A claim circulating on social media alleged that NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission, said he converted to Christianity after traveling around the Moon. The claim was widely shared in posts suggesting that the experience of spaceflight led to a religious transformation. However, verified evidence shows this claim is not accurate. … Read more
A viral claim circulating online alleged that a Florida man was arrested after attempting to “baptize” an alligator inside a Waffle House using a pitcher of iced tea. The bizarre story gained traction on social media, fitting the long-running “Florida man” meme known for sensational and unusual headlines. However, available evidence shows the claim is … Read more
At least a dozen people were injured in a mass shooting at a lake party near Oklahoma City. Police are investigating and searching for suspects. A mass shooting at a lakeside party in Edmond, Oklahoma, left more than a dozen people injured, triggering a large police response and an ongoing investigation. The shooting occurred on … Read more
Federal law places limits on racial gerrymandering, but partisan gerrymandering is largely beyond federal court review. A claim about partisan gerrymandering raises a key legal question: does federal law prohibit drawing political districts to favor one party? The answer is complex. Federal law does not clearly ban partisan gerrymandering, and federal courts largely cannot stop … Read more
Viral posts claim Rachel Maddow was suspended without pay over comments about Trump assassination attempts. The claim is completely false. Social media posts claimed that Rachel Maddow was suspended without pay after making controversial comments about assassination attempts against Donald Trump. The claim is false and entirely fabricated. Fact-checkers found no evidence that Maddow was … Read more
Posts claim Congress is targeting Hasan Piker. A resolution does exist—but it is symbolic and broader than viral claims suggest. Social media posts claimed that the U.S. House of Representatives is moving to take action against Twitch streamer Hasan Piker for alleged antisemitism. The claim is partly true but often misrepresented. A bipartisan resolution has … Read more
Viral moon images claim to be from NASA’s Artemis II mission. Evidence shows they are AI-generated or taken from Earth. Social media posts shared striking, high-resolution images of the moon, claiming they were taken during NASA’s Artemis II mission. The claim is false. The images circulating online were not captured by the mission. Fact-checkers confirmed … Read more
Viral posts claim you can stand at scenic three-state borders. Many of the images are AI-generated and part of spam campaigns. Social media posts claim to show scenic locations where people can stand at the exact point where three U.S. states meet, often depicted with a simple stone marker in a rural setting. The claim … Read more
A viral video claims to show a U.S. soldier crying and missing home. Evidence confirms the clip is AI-generated. Social media posts shared a video that appears to show a U.S. soldier crying and saying she misses her home and family while deployed. The claim is false. The video does not depict a real service … Read more
Did Pope Leo XIV say he’d cheer for Peru over the U.S.? Yes—but the quote is taken out of context and misinterpreted. Social media posts claimed that Pope Leo XIV said he would “probably” cheer for Peru over the United States in a FIFA World Cup matchup. The claim is partly true but misleading without … Read more